Total Crime Rate
31.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Leslie Road area has the 13th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Birchington North , and the 97th lowest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Leslie Road (CT7 9HG) in the last 12 months was 31.9 per 1,000 residents and was 26.3% higher than the Birchington North average (25.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Leslie Road (CT7 9HG), the main crime hotspot is near Coleman'S Stairs Road. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Birchington North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cross Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Cross Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Magnus Close | Under investigation |
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